Were you or a family member attacked and injured in Lawrenceville, GA? Lawson Personal Injury Attorneys is prepared to hold your attacker and any other party who allowed the attack to happen liable. With an experienced Lawrenceville assault injury lawyer by your side, you can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain, emotional trauma, and more.
Our attorney has over 18 years of experience in personal injury law. Over the years, we’ve helped injury victims recover millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts.
You deserve justice if you were a victim of assault. Contact our law offices in Lawrenceville, Georgia at (678) 446-3655 to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how we can help you hold all responsible parties accountable.
Why Should I Call Lawson Personal Injury Attorneys for Help With an Assault Injury Claim in Lawrenceville?
A violent assault can change a person. It can take weeks, if not months, to recover from serious physical injuries. The trauma of the attack often remains with victims forever.
Many victims don’t realize they have the right to sue for damages. Our experienced Lawrenceville personal injury attorney can help. We’ve been recognized by Super Lawyers for both 2022 and 2023. Lawson Personal Injury Attorneys has the resources and experience to help you identify anyone who may be legally responsible for your losses.
Our lawyer will also help by:
- Investigating and locating evidence to support your case
- Calculating the value of your injury claim
- Hiring experts to help prove causation and establish liability
- Evaluating your rights under Georgia premises liability laws
- Identifying all sources of compensation, including insurance coverage
- Negotiating with the at-fault party, insurance company, and defense lawyers for a full settlement
Our Lawrenceville personal injury lawyer is always prepared to take your case to trial if necessary to maximize your financial recovery. Contact us today to learn more about how we’ll fight for you.
Overview of the Laws on Assault Injuries in Georgia
Assault and battery are both criminal offenses in Georgia. A person commits assault when they put another person in fear of immediate injury or attempt to injure someone. Battery is the crime of intentionally causing substantial bodily injury or visible bodily harm to another person.
As you’d expect, when an assailant is caught and convicted, they’ll face criminal penalties. That goes a long way toward giving victims a sense of justice. On the other hand, it doesn’t put money in your pocket to cover your expenses.
Assault is also an intentional tort in Georgia. That means you also have the right to pursue compensation in civil court.
We Handle All Types of Assault Injury Claims in Lawrenceville
At Lawson Personal Injury Attorneys, we handle any type of assault case in Lawrenceville, including those involving:
- Bar fights
- Domestic violence
- Aggravated assault
- Assault with a deadly weapon
- Gun violence
- Fights between friends and acquaintances
- Muggings and robbery
- Hate crimes
- Sexual assault, unwanted sexual contact, and rape
- School shootings
- Human trafficking
- Police brutality
- Child abuse
If you or a loved one were a victim of someone else’s violent acts, call our law firm today. We’ll listen to your story, discuss your options, and help you determine the best course of action.
Statistics on Assault Injuries in Georgia
A total of 36,705 violent crimes were reported in Georgia during 2022. Across the State of Georgia, 27,955 cases of aggravated assault were reported to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in 2022.
Who Is Responsible for My Damages After an Assault in Lawrenceville?
Your attacker can be held financially responsible for the damage they’ve caused. In reality, of course, you’ll only recover compensation from your attacker if they have the personal resources to pay.
It’s also possible that a third party could owe you compensation if the attack occurred while you were on someone else’s property (including public property). Under Georgia law, you can seek compensation from anyone whose negligent or reckless acts allowed your injury to occur–even if they didn’t intend to hurt you.
For example, premises liability claims may be brought against:
- Bars
- Restaurants
- Nightclubs
- Colleges and universities
- Schools
- Landlords of rental apartment complexes
- Parking garages and parking lots
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Hotels
- Shopping centers
- Sports complexes
- Cruise ships
- Government agencies
- The assailant’s employer, if the attacker was working at the time of the attack
The defendant’s identity will depend on where the assault occurred.
What Do I Have To Prove To Recover Damages From a Third Party?
Cases against third parties are known as negligent security cases. They’re governed by Georgia premises liability laws. Like any car accident victim, you must prove the property owner was negligent to recover damages.
That means establishing:
- Their legal duty of care
- A breach of duty occurred
- The breach directly caused your injuries
- The amount of damages you suffered
All property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. That includes installing adequate security. If they ignore that duty and others are hurt, they can be held liable for damages under Georgia premises liability laws.
To prove it, you’ll have to show that:
- The assault was reasonably foreseeable
- The owner failed to take reasonable steps to prevent it
Negligent security cases are complicated. What constitutes “adequate security” will vary based on a number of factors. The standard can be influenced by whether there has been a history of violent crime in the neighborhood, the type of business involved, and the types of security measures that might have prevented the crime.
What Do I Have To Prove To Recover Damages From My Assailant?
A “preponderance of the evidence” standard applies in Georgia personal injury cases. To recover damages, you must prove that it’s “more likely than not” true that the defendant assaulted you.
This standard is lower than the “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard that applies in criminal cases. You may have a strong claim for compensation even if your attacker was acquitted of assault and battery.
We’ll Fight To Recover Compensation for All of the Harm You’ve Suffered
Victims of assault often suffer severe physical and emotional injuries, including:
- Facial injuries
- Eye injuries
- Broken bones
- Severe bruising
- Internal bleeding
- Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Spinal cord damage
- Dental injuries
- Organ damage
- Nerve injuries
- Puncture wounds
- Gunshot wounds
- Extreme PTSD and fear
- Catastrophic injuries
- Death, in the most severe injury cases
A serious assault can be extremely traumatic. It can take away the victim’s sense of security. You can count on our lawyers to do everything possible to recover the money you need during your recovery and going forward.
What Is My Lawrenceville Assault Injury Case Worth?
The value of your case depends heavily on the circumstances and the severity of your injuries.
When we’re assessing your case value, we’ll evaluate:
- The cost of your medical treatment
- The nature of your injuries
- The pain and suffering you’ve experienced
- Whether your injuries are temporary or will result in long-term disability
- Your expected future costs
- The emotional trauma you have endured
- How the assault has changed your quality of life and lifestyle
- The nature of the defendant’s actions
It’s important to get a full picture of how the assault has impacted you–both financially and personally. To learn more about how much your case is worth, call our personal injury law firm in Lawrenceville for a free case review today.
What Compensation Can Victims of Assault Injuries Recover in Lawrenceville?
You can seek compensation for the full value of the expenses you’ve incurred because of the assault.
Your economic damages award might include compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Future medical expenses
- Lost future earning capacity
- Physical therapy
- Counseling
- Property damage
- Out-of-pocket expenses
Not all consequences of an injury have a clear financial value. Money can’t really make up for your physical pain and the emotional trauma of the attack.
Your non-financial losses are called non-economic damages, and often include:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental trauma and emotional distress
- PTSD
- Fear and anxiety
- Depression
- Humiliation
- Diminished quality of life
- Damage to relationships
- Loss of consortium in wrongful death cases
Punitive damages may be available if we prove your attacker was liable. Punitive damages are awarded in cases involving intentional wrongdoing. While rare, punitive damages may be available to punish your attacker for their intentional criminal acts.
How Long Do I Have To File a Personal Injury Lawsuit After I Was Assaulted in Georgia?
You have two years from the date of your assault to file a personal injury lawsuit. After the two-year statute of limitations “runs out,” you can no longer sue for damages.
In assault injury cases, the clock may be paused if the defendant is also facing criminal charges. Once the criminal case is resolved, the clock will start ticking again.
As there are exceptions to these time limits, it’s best to get in touch with us as soon as you can for legal help.
Contact a Lawrenceville Assault Injury Lawyer for a Free Consultation
If you were attacked in Lawrenceville, don’t wait to seek legal advice. At Lawson Personal Injury Attorneys, your consultation is always completely free of charge. Our experienced Lawrenceville assault injury lawyer will sit down with you and explain your legal options for recovering financial compensation.